How far is Hicksville, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Hicksville, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.94 mi
03h 15m
Flight
150.22 mi
241.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.22 mi
Kilometers
241.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.94 mi
Kilometers
292.81 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hicksville
2026-04-17T22:36
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hicksville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union City
OH

Village in the United States

From Hicksville
88.7 mi
01h 37m
To Cincinnati
93.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hicksville and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    40 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1928 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 33 South: Fort Wayne, Decatur

    2149 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Decatur Road

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Decatur Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  10. 10

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  11. 11

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 35 East: Eaton

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Barron Street

    17.4 mi · 25 min · South Barron Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Eaton Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 43 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Hamilton Avenue

    6 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Winton Road South

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Winton Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Winton Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1039 ft · 29 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clifton Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Clifton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Clifton Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue

    1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Ohio Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hicksville and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 24%
Decatur Road
26.3 mi · 14%
South Barron Street
17.4 mi · 10%
West High Street
17.1 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.2 mi · 7%
Chester Boulevard
12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Harrison Street

Continue on South Harrison Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
01h 37m from Hicksville
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hicksville and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hicksville to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Hicksville and 93.3 miles from Cincinnati.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.79 one way or $47.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hicksville and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ambassador Motel
Stay option 8.9 mi away

Ambassador Motel

Union City , IN
125 W Chestnut St, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 2.9/5 26 reviews Motel,Hotel,Indoor lodging
Eidson Woods Preserve
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Eidson Woods Preserve

Greenville , OH
OH-502, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Wildcat Woods Campgrounds
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Wildcat Woods Campgrounds

Greenville , OH
1355 Wildcat Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.2/5 56 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Connersville station

68 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hicksville and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 150.22 mi (241.76 km).

Hicksville

#1 Hicksville

Township in Defiance County, Ohio

Population3,405
Coordinates41.2931100, -84.7619000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-84.762198, 41.292914)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.3 L · about $23.79
Round trip
$47.57
12.84 gal · 48.6 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.79 $47.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.23 $54.47
Premium $4.79 $30.75 $61.50
Diesel $4.30 $27.63 $55.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hicksville and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:36:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.